Correctional Chaplain

State of Indiana; Michigan City (IN); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical plan options (3 plan choices)

Wellness Rewards Program

Health savings account (HSAs)

Pension plans

Paid leave benefits

Education Reimbursement

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Descripción de la vacante

State of Indiana is seeking a Correctional Chaplain to meet the religious and spiritual needs of incarcerated individuals at Indiana State Prison. You will develop, implement, and participate in a wide range of religious programs while upholding safety and security requirements of the facility.

You will oversee worship services, provide counseling, and coordinate with clergy and community resources. A strong theological background and ordination are required, with experience in pastoral care and

Formación

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Specialized knowledge of Theology and the history of religious groups.
• Thorough knowledge of specific religious practices.
• Ability to provide religious counseling services to offenders and their families.
• Ability to speak effectively in public.
• Ability to deal with a diverse population regardless of religious affiliation.
• Master's of Divinity degree or completion of a graduate training program in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or a Commissioned/ATS-endorsed program.
• Substitution: Bachelor’s degree in a social/behavioral science with at least 20 credit hours in Pastoral Psychology/Pastoral Counseling (transcripts required).
• Six years ministry experience.
• Ordination or ecclesiastical endorsement to function in pastoral care.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee religious and spiritual programs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare and conduct weekly worship services.
• Provide sacramental ministries.
• Coordinate visits with offenders by outside clergy.
• Notify offenders of family deaths or other personal tragedies.
• Arrange transportation for offenders to attend funerals.
• Act as a liaison between the facility and community religious resources.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions with offenders as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community-based programs relevant to religious/spiritual needs.

Conocimientos

Religious counseling

Public speaking

Diversity awareness

Theology knowledge

Educación

Master's of Divinity

Bachelor's degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana State Prison

Indiana State Prison is a level‑four maximum‑security facility located in Michigan City, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 2,400 incarcerated adult males. As the oldest correctional facility in the state, it has a long history and operates on a secured 24‑acre campus with ten manned towers. The prison grounds also include a level‑two facility with a capacity of 385 incarcerated adult males. Staff maintain a clean, orderly environment while prioritizing safety and security. Programs available to incarcerated individuals support personal development and re‑entry preparation where applicable. The facility provides a structured setting for individuals with long sentences or those convicted of violent offenses. To learn more about Indiana State Prison, click here .

Role Overview

As a Correctional Chaplain, you will be responsible for all incarcerated individual’s religious and spiritual needs. In addition, you will develop, implement, maintain, and participate in a wide variety of religious programs. As with every job within the Department of Correction, you will also be responsible for the safety and security of the facility.

A Day In The Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Oversee the religious and spiritual programs and ensure that programs are developed and implemented in accordance with acceptable standards.
• Prepare and conduct weekly worship services.
• Provide sacramental ministries.
• Coordinate visits with offenders by outside clergy.
• Notify offenders of family deaths or other personal tragedies.
• Recommend and arrange transportation for offenders to attend funerals.
• Act as a liaison between the facility and community religious resources.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions with offenders as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of community-based programs, agencies, and governmental agencies that have significant relevance to the religious and spiritual area.
• Participate in the selection of religious/spiritual service volunteers and evaluate volunteer program performances.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You\'ll Need For Success

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Specialized knowledge of Theology and the history of religious groups.
• Thorough knowledge of specific religious practices.
• Ability to provide religious counseling services to both offenders and their families.
• Ability to speak effectively in public.
• Ability to deal with a diverse population regardless of religious affiliation.
• Master\'s of Divinity degree or completion of a graduate training program in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or a Comparative Religions accredited by the Association of Theological Schools required.
• Substitution: Bachelor\'s degree in a social/behavioral science that includes a minimum of twenty (20) credit hours of coursework in Pastoral Psychology/Pastoral Counseling (transcripts must accompany application).
• Or six years ministry experience.
• Ordination as a minister, priest, rabbi, or commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care by an appropriate religious authority or ecclesiastical endorsement (written acknowledgment) by a faith group/denomination.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail]